Why is antitrust legislation necessary?

A) Monopolies tend to misallocate resources.
B) All monopolies are unlawful in the United States.
C) Monopolies tend to allocate resources in a socially optimal manner.
D) Monopolies will always make a profit in the long run.


Answer: A

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